A Mint Honour Cross Of The War 1914/18 “Hindenburg Cross” In Its Original Case Of Issue Auction Archive with convex glass covers on

with convex glass covers on both sides

maker marked "Frederico da Costa LISBOA" on the inside lid

but his warning put the defenders on alert and allowed the harbour to be partially cleared before the Japanese attacked Colombo

glue residue on both reverses from previous board mounting

reverse marked "Gebrauchsanweisung" (Instructions for Use) with eight lines of instructions below

A Mint Honour Cross Of The War 1914/18 “Hindenburg Cross” In Its Original Case Of Issue Auction Archive with convex glass covers onA mint Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 18; in bronzed iron (magnetic); on loop for suspension; with a mint correct replacement ribbon; maker marked N. & H. on the reverse; measuring 37. 23 mm x 37. 16 mm; weighing; 15. 2 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with off white velvet; with a recessed medal bed; functional push button; severed